SCOTT SPARK XC

SPARK XC – presented by Scott Sports

The 2015 Outlier XC used never-before-raced-upon terrain in Vail, CO. IN 2017, the XC once again represents one-half of the Outlier Festival’s competitive programming. Slated for Saturday, September 30, 2017, the Scott Spark XC serves as USA Cycling’s Rocky Mountain Regional Cross Country Championships. Each course features big backcountry laps.

Don’t wanna race? How about a new bike, friend? The Outlier Festival will host the bike and outdoor industry’s best brands, all hitting the trail direct from Interbike to demo next year’s product.

SANCTIONING

The Scott Spark Outlier XC is proud to serve as USA Cycling’s Rocky Mountain Regional Championship. All riders must purchase and annual or one-day license to participate. Licenses will be sold on site by USAC staff. Championship designations will be reserved for annual license holders only.

START TIMES

Long Course: 9:00am

Medium Course: 9:15am

Short Course: 9:30am

There will be category waves within each start. These will be determined by category ability and size.

START/FINISH LOCATION:

All courses this year start and finish right outside (just uphill) of the registration area.

AID STATIONS

Long course riders may anticipate water, Roctane and a bevy of GU Energy Labs products including gels and Chomps. There may even be a few energy waffles out there. Short, Medium and Long Course riders can expect a fully stocked finish line aid station.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP

Online registration for the XC and Enduro ends at midnight on Thursday, September 28. You can register on site until 30 minutes prior to your race start.

On-site registration and packet pickup take place for the Scott Spark XC on Friday, September 29 from 8am-7pm and from 7am-8:30am on Saturday, Sep. 30. Demo attendees may register on-site all weekend with no late fee.

Packet pickup takes place in the Express Lift building which is located just west of Gondola One in Mountain Plaza of Vail Village. If you’re crossing the bridge from the main Vail parking structure, keep heading south (towards the mountain). You’ll see the Scott Bikes demo rigs on your right. Packet pickup and reg are immediately behind them.

PURSE

$2500 split five deep between pro men and pro women. Medals and plaques for the top three in each category.

VOLUNTEERS? YESSSSS!

Killing you softly with bear swag. One short volunteer shift nets you;
– a VIP pass for all three days of the demo including Friday’s VIP/Media day
– one lift ticket for demo bike hauls
– one swank Outlier event tee
– Ergon grips or Fox gloves!

If you sign up for two shifts we add;
– a comp event entry
– an additional lift ticket
– A new helmet from Fox, Kask or Scott

Three shifts?
– Add a set of Continental tires
– And a pump or tool from Crank Brothers!

SANCTIONING:

ENDURO:

OTHER STUFF TO DO:

Adventure Ridge – Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. Got kiddos? Or are you a kid at heart? Vail’s Adventure Ridge is open for business! Vail’s Adventure Ridge is a beautiful ride up the Eagle Bahn Gondola out of Lionshead Village. At the top you’ll find both kid-and-adult-friendly activities like zip lines, ropes challenge courses, a climbing wall, and a rebound trampoline – all at 10,350 ft!

Vail Farmer’s Market & Art Show – Sunday, October 1. Now in its 13th year, the Vail Farmer’s Market and Art Show boasts over 135 tents during the 16 Sundays of the summer. Held from 10am-3:30pm.

LODGING

PARKING

Vehicles with rooftop bikes should park on the top level of the Lionshead parking structure. Lower deck clearance: 7 feet 2 inches. Oversize vehicles should use the upper deck of the main Vail parking structure, also 7 feet 2 inch clearance for the lower levels. Town of Vail operated garages in Lionshead and Vail Village are free in summer.

TRAVEL

Vail is located 100 miles West of Denver International Airport and accessed by 3 exits off of Interstate 70. The main Vail exit is #176. Head back under the highway from the roundabout, then head around the second roundabout. Going right (West) will take you towards the Lionshead Parking Structure. Follow the roundabout to the East to access the Vail Village Structure. Find more directions HERE.

Vail is serviced by both Eagle Airport and Denver International Airport. Eagle airport offers non stop service to major cities and is a short 20 minute drive from Vail, while Denver International is only 2 hours East of Vail. View airport information and flight specials here.